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How Antidepressants Affect the EEG

Antidepressants, particularly those that are highly activating or serotonergically potent, may be the worst choice in patients with SEB, IEDs, or focal abnormalities.

qEEG

Fred Shaffer

Jun 1532 min read

A Review of the Networks Trained by Neurofeedback

Quantitative EEG (qEEG) normative databases can reveal the key parts of a network that need training and the required direction.

qEEG

BioSource Faculty

Apr 2929 min read

5-Min Science: Positive Affect Therapy for Depression and Anxiety

Positive Affect Therapy (PAT) represents a paradigm shift in the treatment of mood and anxiety disorders.

Biofeedback

BioSource Faculty

Feb 209 min read

5-Min Science: The Gut Microbiome in Serious Mental Illnesses

Most studies were observational, making it challenging to establish causality between gut microbiota alterations and mental health outcomes.

Biofeedback

Zachary Meehan

Jan 235 min read

Prescription Drugs Can Cause Depression

Older patients are particularly vulnerable to drug-induced depression because of age-related physiological changes and polypharmacy.

BioSource Faculty

Dec 11, 20247 min read

Decoding the Amygdala's Complex Functions

The amygdala plays a pivotal role in many emotional, cognitive, and motivational processes.

BioSource Faculty

Dec 10, 202417 min read

Comprehensive Brodmann Area Guide

Most cortical functions involve the networked activity of multiple Brodmann areas.

BioSource Faculty

Nov 18, 202456 min read

5-Min Science: Home-Based tDCS for Depression

Home-based tDCS, with remote supervision, is a viable and safe intervention for reducing depressive symptoms in MDD.

BioSource Faculty

Nov 13, 20245 min read

5-Min Science: The Salience Network is Doubled in Depression

Individuals with depression have a brain network nearly twice as large as those without the disorder.

BioSource Faculty

Oct 10, 20244 min read

Address MTHFR Gene Mutations to Treat Psychological Disorders More Effectively

Even with a folate-rich diet, those with MTHFR mutations may still struggle to get enough active folate.

BioSource Faculty

Aug 25, 202410 min read

A Deep Dive into Slow Cortical Potentials

Slow cortical potentials are low-frequency EEG shifts indicating cortical excitability, linked to cognition, motor tasks, and disorders.

BioSource Faculty

Jun 23, 202412 min read

Summary of Frontoamygdalar Effective Connectivity in Youth Depression and Treatment Response

Frontoamygdalar effective connectivity can be a predictive indicator for diagnosing youth depression and responsiveness to treatment.

Biofeedback

BioSource Faculty

Oct 13, 20232 min read

Hardiness: Thriving in the Face of Adversity

Some individuals do not experience illness or psychological distress when exposed to adverse life events and hassles. Although they may...

Stress

Fred Shaffer

Jul 27, 20223 min read